Ja’Ani and Ci’Ari Hendricks had their hands full July 1st at the Crewe Airport waiting for fireworks. They’re shown here with bubble toys. Photos by Jakiyla Watson BELOW: Gwendolyn Ward, Jackie Wells, and Delores Mitchell stayed cool by the Snowy RVA snow cone truck.
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Magic Of Freedom
Corie Sasser, 8 months, was mesmorized by fireworks July 2nd at Fort Pickett with mom, Madelyn Long Sasser. Corie is the daughter of Caleb & Madelyn Sasser. Proud grandpa J. W. “Teddy” Long captured the priceless moment. BELOW: Addison Hudgins, 7, and Caliana Gentry, 6, both of Blackstone, were ready for the fireworks. Photo by Megan Winn Hudgins
NEW HQs FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dedication, photos are set for Sunday, July 20th in LunenburgST. LUKE’S CHURCH WILL ALSO SERVE AS RESEARCH CTR. The Lunenburg County Historical Society (LCHS), established in 1996, continues to further its purpose of preserving the county’s historic legacy by dedicating its headquarters and research library at historic St. Luke’s Church — located at 409 North Broad Street in Kenbridge. The church, now recognized as a shrine by the Episcopal […]
FREE DIPES & WIPES
For qualifying Nottoway Co. parentsA free diaper pantry opened this week for parents in need in Nottoway County. The pantry is located at 720 E. Virginia Avenue in Crewe, Room 114 and is operated by Christen Johnson of Blackstone. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday. Requirements: must reside in Nottoway County and be referred by another non-profit organization. Offering: diapers […]
NAMED BY GOVERNOR
Residents appointed by YoungkinSeveral area resisdents last week were appointed/reappointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to various state boards: BOARD OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES Brittany Jones of Blackstone, Partner, Richlands Agritourism, Dairy Farm, and Creamery; Cecil Shell of Kenbridge, Owner and Farmer, Shell’s Farm. CORN BOARD Wallick Harding of Jetersville, Co-Owner and Operator, Hard Acres Farm. TOBACCO BOARD Richard Thomas Hite, Jr., of […]
LUNENBURGER PROMOTED AT MT. VERNON
Native son called ‘star expert’ at first President’s estate in FairfaxGeorge Washington didn’t build a home in Lunenburg, but one of that county’s native sons now plays an even more prominent role at the first President’s estate, Mt. Vernon. Adam Erby, son of Lunenburg Circuit Court Clerk Gordon Erby & wife Merny of Victoria, has been promoted to Executive Director of Historic Preservation and Collections at the historic site located […]
ON DEAN’S LIST
ADELPHI, MD — Jeremy Levens of Kenbridge was named to the Dean’s List (3.5 or higher GPA) for the spring 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon, and facilitating most recently the permanent exhibit in the historic area, Lives Bound Together, Slavery at Mount Vernon. In making the announcement of Erby’s […]
Boys Of Summer
When it comes to having a good time this Summer, these Lunenburg baseball All-Stars are batting a thousand. The boys were enjoying a night off from practice one recent evening by fishing at Lake Gaston. The bass weren’t biting, but that didn’t dampen their enthusiasm. UP FRONT is Preston Bacon. BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Hylton Hite, Haskins Bacon, Wells Bacon, […]
Summer Fun
More than 50 students from Nottoway Public Schools enjoyed Virginia Summer Rules Camp, held June 23-27 at the Mullins-Starke Camp & Retreat Center on Woodmans Road near Crewe and sponsored by Nottoway Sheriff’s Office. The weeklong camp included a variety of activities. ABOVE FROM LEFT: Ace Crater and Julian Ramon; Four Jay Jones fishing; Kalli Amati and Katherine Gravely socializing. […]
FOSTER SCHOLAR
Luther H. Foster High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce Mariana Eppes of Blackstone as recipient of its 2025 Scholarship award ($2,000). Mariana is a High Honors graduate of Nottoway High School, where she was Class of 2025 Salutatorian and will attend James Madison University. The Luther H. Foster Alumni Association’s scholarship program exemplifies its unwavering commitment to foster […]
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